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I've been saving this post for a couple of months to give us some flowers to see in deep winter. These pics are from my visit to the NC Arboretum last spring for the Lego Exhibit. There is so much to do and see there, that you cannot do it all in one post. One …
Continue reading A Quilt Garden, Dreaming of Flowers in Winter
Now that the holidays are truly over, I like to create a cleaner space after the clutter of the autumn season followed by Christmas. For me, going to to an all white decor is a rest for the eyes before getting to the rich Valentine reds and Mardi Gras colors of February. The snow over …
We had our first snow of the season beginning Friday afternoon. It started earlier than expected, and I was happy to get my appointments done, attend a memorial service, and get DH from the airport before the road froze. After we were home for half an hour or so, I saw that the turkeys were …
We had a real cold snap last weekend, and as much as I'd love a white Christmas, it isn't in the forecast for this year. Somehow, the cold makes the skies crisp at night, lots of stars out to see. Occasionally, I have a bout of insomnia, and this particular morning I was glad, as …
Autumn is breathing it's last now, the leaves are almost gone. The smoke was thick on Thanksgiving morning, and the pictures were just so interesting, I had to find a time to share them with you. Usually the only time I can get a good picture of all the layers is when there is fog, …
Now that the Thanksgiving holiday is done and we are well into Christmas decorating, the orange pumpkins need to go. Baking the little pie pumpkin is easy, and will provide wonderful fresh pumpkin for use in recipes. All you need to do is cut the pumpkin into halves and scoop out the seeds. Place cut …
Continue reading Dealing With Those Pumpkins, and a bit of Mountain Living
Cold outside means the garden moves inside. After leaving my violets out on the veranda all summer, they finally decided to bloom again! I had forgotten the color of the lovely purple and white variegated blooms. I am thrilled, finally I think I have figured out what they really need to bloom. The other one …
The autumnal fragrance of a wood burning fire is a comforting and cozy thing when it is contained in a fireplace. But, when I was in the kitchen yesterday and smelled burning wood, it evoked fear. Stepping out to the veranda, this was the view. That is smoke, not fog, so thick that the entire …
Holidays are upon us all, and for some this will mean having overnight guests. Whether you are hosting for the first time or the fiftieth time, I have just one question for you - Have you stayed in your own guest room? I would be willing to bet that 98% of you will say "no, …
The last few days have seen some really amazing sights. Having a camera with a really good zoom lens has helped to capture some spectacular pictures of our regular visitors. Often I am unable to grab the camera fast enough to get good photos of the visitors, but this week was a banner week. First, …
From My Carolina Home 